Missing iMovie 2013 Content Library

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Missing iMovie 2013 Content Library

So, I installed the newest versions of all the iLife and iWork apps on my Mid-2009 MacBook Pro. When I installed those new versions, I deleted the old versions. So, my first question is, was that not the right thing to do? Next, my problem is that I am working in the newest iMovie for the first time and I noticed that I cannot access the "Content Library" for transisitions, music, photos, etc... Could the two situations be related? If not, how do I rebuild the database of content? It seems strange that my "content" would be incognito since my music and photos still exist on the hdd. The transitions and sound effects I can see maybe missing, but all of this seems strange. Anyway, thanks for your help!!!!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9), Mid-2009 13" 2.26Ghz, 8GB Ram, 250G

Posted on Nov 12, 2013 7:39 AM

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portagekix Author

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Nov 12, 2013 8:08 AM in response to portagekix

Nevermind, figured it out. I am not smart apparently.

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ozherbie

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Nov 21, 2013 9:12 AM in response to portagekix

How'd you figure it out? I'm running into the same problem and would love to know where all my transitions and title effects went.

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Nov 21, 2013 9:52 AM in response to ozherbie

Go to Window ---> Content Library. It should show up probably in the bottom left of the screen...or something like that, but that's where they went.

Sorry...I did not mean to make anyone feel dumb with my previous post. It is irritating that everytime Apple updates iMovie to a full new version, I have to re-learn the program.

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ozherbie

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Nov 21, 2013 8:47 PM in response to portagekix

Sadly in my case everything in that menu is greyed out. Appreciate the suggestion though.

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Ben Bloks

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Nov 22, 2013 4:16 AM in response to ozherbie

They will only show up when you define/activate a project. So the timeline of a project needs to be active.

HtH

Ben

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ozherbie

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Nov 22, 2013 5:34 AM in response to Ben Bloks

Thanks Ben. That solved it. I was so used to seeing them all the time that it didn't even occur to me that I'd need to do that first.

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Ben Bloks

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Nov 22, 2013 6:28 AM in response to ozherbie

You're welcome,

The new iMovie is a bit confusing 😕, but when you get a grisp it's fun again. 🙂

Ben

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Nov 23, 2013 11:15 AM in response to Ben Bloks

Hi Ben,

Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do you activate the timeline of a project. I imported a clip into my iMovie and it is in the iMovie Library as "Updated Projects". I am running into the same problem of having the content library not visible and the options for titles etc. greyed out when I look for it under "window" in the menu bar.

Thanks

Mark

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Nov 23, 2013 11:48 AM in response to Porsche08

To start a new project, go to File>New Movie.

To edit an existing project, go to All Projects in the sidebar and double-click on one of your existing projects.

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Nov 24, 2013 5:10 AM in response to Alan Cook2

Thanks Alan Cook2. That worked.

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Jun 5, 2015 9:27 PM in response to Alan Cook2

Nope! This is my first time using iMovie 10.0.8 as I've used it a lot when I was in Snow Leopard and before but I CANNOT find/see/activate the Contents Library at all. I've read what's been listed in this line of Q&A, clicked, closed, reopened, started a new movie....but still no Content Library to be found! In the drop down it's always greyed out. I am not using a theme (no theme) as I don't usually. Movie Properties is also greyed out. Thus I cannot use iMovie.

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Nov 2, 2015 9:26 PM in response to portagekix

Wow--I have been loyal to Apple for years, but every new update sorely tests that loyalty. They have turned iMovie into garbage. Obtuse, evasive, counter intuitive, and more frustrating than comparable PC software. And that is saying something. Nothing seems to activate the content library--and for that matter my panel is stuck in a two part division whereas three is clearly needed and there is no clear access to time counters. Amazing how they can take something great and trash it.

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Nov 2, 2015 9:40 PM in response to Mesitampabay

This is what panes look like--this is clearly wrong and useless. Anyone have a clue how to correct this?

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Jan 22, 2016 9:08 AM in response to Mesitampabay

I am having the same exact issue and trying everything suggested. Did you ever resolve the issue? if so, I would love to know how. thanks!

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Feb 17, 2016 3:18 AM in response to ddavoli23

Me too!! None of the solutions on this page work.

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